That's my happy place right there. Loch Morlich and a pint in the pinemartin bar. Great photos mate.
Red Highland Z3 1.9 Roadster
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A few weeks ago, we mislaid a glasses case, with its contents. Despite avid searching including in the car, under the seats etc, all to no avail. Then seemingly unconnected, last week the airbag warning light came on. Having taken advice, I disconnected the battery, took each seat out, and there tucked up in the wiring under the passenger seat was the glasses case. So I cleaned all the connectors underneath each seat, but on reassembly, the light still stayed on. So I was dreading an expensive garage job.
Today Ray came to the rescue with a 'MUCAR CS6 OBD2 Scanner 6 System Auto Code Reader with ABS/SRS/ECM/TCM/BCM/TPMS, 7 Reset Services Oil/EPB/SAS/TPMS/ETS/ABS/DPF'.
Which in plain English means it does all the things an OBD2 scanner does with emissions etc, and can reset all those things on that list, SRS being Supplemental Restraint System, which includes airbags and seat belt tensioners.
So I plugged it in, switched on and it came up with the cars VIN and full spec. I went in to SRS, airbags, and it promptly identified the problem: "Firing Circuit, Belt Tensioner (Passenger)"
I then told it to clear the error code, and the warning light went out and has stayed out: it comes on when the ignition is switched on but goes out straight away. So presumably my cleaning the contacts had done its' job, but the error code just needed clearing. Ray is getting a different version reader which will do more on his electric car, so after short negotiations, I have now become the proud possessor of a Mucar SC6, which will get lifetime updates on your wifi with one touch of a button, no laptop or computer required. It will also email you a report direct, in .pdf format.
Cheers
Paul
Today Ray came to the rescue with a 'MUCAR CS6 OBD2 Scanner 6 System Auto Code Reader with ABS/SRS/ECM/TCM/BCM/TPMS, 7 Reset Services Oil/EPB/SAS/TPMS/ETS/ABS/DPF'.
Which in plain English means it does all the things an OBD2 scanner does with emissions etc, and can reset all those things on that list, SRS being Supplemental Restraint System, which includes airbags and seat belt tensioners.
So I plugged it in, switched on and it came up with the cars VIN and full spec. I went in to SRS, airbags, and it promptly identified the problem: "Firing Circuit, Belt Tensioner (Passenger)"
I then told it to clear the error code, and the warning light went out and has stayed out: it comes on when the ignition is switched on but goes out straight away. So presumably my cleaning the contacts had done its' job, but the error code just needed clearing. Ray is getting a different version reader which will do more on his electric car, so after short negotiations, I have now become the proud possessor of a Mucar SC6, which will get lifetime updates on your wifi with one touch of a button, no laptop or computer required. It will also email you a report direct, in .pdf format.
Cheers
Paul
Long time since I've posted here, for various reasons, but I've been enjoying regular Z3 motoring all year. I'm afraid the photos are not in chronolgical order, but give an idea of the goings-on up here in the Highlands.
Earlier in the year the old Volvo finally expired with a cracked cylinder block, and was eventually replaced with a 2004 Rover 75 CDTi auto, with, of course, the BMW two litre diesel engine. So, with only 180k on the clock, it should give us a few years happy and extremely comfortable motoring.
This week, the rear silencer and pipe on the Rover needed replacing, so the Z3 was used to collect the replacement from the motor factors.
During the year, we visited the west coast quite often,
whilst the east coast just north of us was also regularly visited.
The trip on our local two car ferry from Cromarty to Nigg saves about 35 miles driving round the Firth. This is the view as you drive down the loading ramp,
We join in the local car club runs each month when we can,
along with some other Zeds:
And here's another photo of the exhaust - I got some strange looks driving home, northwards on the A9! Perhaps people thought it a little chilly for roof-down motoring!
We went to various car shows during the year, this one at Fortrose. This show has been going for twenty one years or so, and the first time we went to it was eighteen years ago after lunch on our wedding day, in all our finery, so this was a nice way to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Then a friendly little show at Ballintore,
and a bigger one at Tain, with the local club.
The car sailed through its MOT again, carried out in our local garage, the Firm of Hugh Scott, Jemimaville. (Converted from an old chapel)
Cheers
Paul
Earlier in the year the old Volvo finally expired with a cracked cylinder block, and was eventually replaced with a 2004 Rover 75 CDTi auto, with, of course, the BMW two litre diesel engine. So, with only 180k on the clock, it should give us a few years happy and extremely comfortable motoring.
This week, the rear silencer and pipe on the Rover needed replacing, so the Z3 was used to collect the replacement from the motor factors.
During the year, we visited the west coast quite often,
whilst the east coast just north of us was also regularly visited.
The trip on our local two car ferry from Cromarty to Nigg saves about 35 miles driving round the Firth. This is the view as you drive down the loading ramp,
We join in the local car club runs each month when we can,
along with some other Zeds:
And here's another photo of the exhaust - I got some strange looks driving home, northwards on the A9! Perhaps people thought it a little chilly for roof-down motoring!
We went to various car shows during the year, this one at Fortrose. This show has been going for twenty one years or so, and the first time we went to it was eighteen years ago after lunch on our wedding day, in all our finery, so this was a nice way to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
Then a friendly little show at Ballintore,
and a bigger one at Tain, with the local club.
The car sailed through its MOT again, carried out in our local garage, the Firm of Hugh Scott, Jemimaville. (Converted from an old chapel)
Cheers
Paul
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Thank you! And you're absolutely right - i did a write up on the 2024 event, when there were nine other bright red soft top sports cars in the show, plus a bright red tractor! You have a good memory!
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Paul
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It seemed to work ok, and when it had cured, I applied Lanoguard. I need to get the car on the ramp and have a look to see how it has fared over twenty-odd months, as I haven't really checked the diff lately
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Paul
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Paul
Lovely bright day today, so a good day for a winter run to get the fresh milk from the local dairy farm.
The car was going well and looking good.
But a new car job showed itself as the drivers' door pull came away from the door card. On getting home and removing the card, it transpired that the attachment to the door had broken, so will need replacing or repairing.
So, if anyone's got one for sale, or repair tips, please PM me.
Anyway, it didn't spoil a lovely drive. Sara had persuaded me to buy a real winter coat, with down lining and a fur-lined hood, a bit OTT for me, but I have to say it is the perfect driving coat for sub-zero winter driving with the roof down!
Cheers
Paul
The car was going well and looking good.
But a new car job showed itself as the drivers' door pull came away from the door card. On getting home and removing the card, it transpired that the attachment to the door had broken, so will need replacing or repairing.
So, if anyone's got one for sale, or repair tips, please PM me.
Anyway, it didn't spoil a lovely drive. Sara had persuaded me to buy a real winter coat, with down lining and a fur-lined hood, a bit OTT for me, but I have to say it is the perfect driving coat for sub-zero winter driving with the roof down!
Cheers
Paul
Plastic glue then reinforce with a plastic welder
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Worth a go given the price of replacements
How To Guide - Fixing my drivers door pull
Ever since I bought my Zed I knew I needed to sort my door pull. It wasn’t bolted on ! it was literally just glued to the door card..and quite badly at that. The recent inclement weather gave me an excuse to do this indoors. The door card popped off with no damage and revealed the vapour...
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Thanks, that's brilliant. Mine's broken differently, but the method could be the same. I shall give it a try.
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Paul
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Thank you. PM sent.
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Paul
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Paul
The handle had broken off from the part that bolts through to the metalwork of the door, so that bit was still attached to the door.
Once removed, I glued it back on to the main part of the handle with Gorilla glue and left it overnight.
I then pared the excess foamed up glue off with a scalpel. The darker glue is the original.
Finally, continuing to follow in the spirit of AntSark's suggestions, I heated up a number of staples and pressed them into the plastic across the breaks.
Once it was all refitted, I obviously had to road test the door handle repair, although I didn't actually pull on it as the glue hadn't had its' 24 hrs yet.
So, thanks to AntSark and Synclare for your help.
Cheers
Paul
Once removed, I glued it back on to the main part of the handle with Gorilla glue and left it overnight.
I then pared the excess foamed up glue off with a scalpel. The darker glue is the original.
Finally, continuing to follow in the spirit of AntSark's suggestions, I heated up a number of staples and pressed them into the plastic across the breaks.
Once it was all refitted, I obviously had to road test the door handle repair, although I didn't actually pull on it as the glue hadn't had its' 24 hrs yet.
So, thanks to AntSark and Synclare for your help.
Cheers
Paul
